Recruitment BD / Sales Manager (Emerging Technologies)

Hyphen Connect; Emea; On-site; IDR 246.184.000 - 410.307.000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique talent partner is seeking a BD / Sales Manager to grow their sales pipeline by identifying and closing new clients in AI and emerging tech sectors. This role involves sourcing prospective clients, understanding hiring needs, and maintaining CRM visibility. Ideal candidates will have 3–6 years in B2B sales and a strong grasp of industry hiring trends. Join a fast-paced team and make an impact in the hiring landscape.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in B2B sales, talent partnerships, or agency BD.
• Comfortable working with technical founders.
• Good understanding of AI, Web3, or emerging tech hiring trends.

Responsibilities

• Source and qualify potential clients in Web3, AI, robotics.
• Identify recruitment pain points.
• Pitch services and close partnership terms.
• Maintain CRM and deal pipeline visibility.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Talent partnerships

Understanding of hiring needs

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

Hyphen Connect is a boutique talent partner for startups in Web3, AI, and emerging tech. We specialize in placing high-quality talent into high-growth roles — from deeptech engineers to GTM hires — across Asia and Europe. Our founder-led team brings deep industry context, fast execution, and access to hard-to-reach candidates.

We are seeking a BD / Sales Manager who can grow our sales pipeline by identifying and closing new clients — including AI startups, tech founders, and frontier sector companies. You’ll be the first point of contact for clients and a key partner in building sustainable hiring relationships.

In this role, you will:

• Source and qualify potential clients in Web3, AI, robotics, deeptech, or other emerging tech industries.
• Identify hiring triggers and recruitment pain points
• Pitch Hyphen Connect’s services and close partnership terms
• Collaborate with the founder to understand delivery capacity and role priorities
• Maintain CRM and deal pipeline visibility
• Contribute to founder/partner BD strategy sessions (monthly)

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in B2B sales, talent partnerships, or agency BD
• Comfortable working with technical founders and understanding hiring needs
• Good grasp of AI, Web3, or emerging tech verticals and hiring trends
• Strong communication skills — able to pitch, negotiate, and follow-up professionally
• Bonus: Experience working with VC-backed startups, agencies, or accelerators